– Jama Aden, the world’s best mid-d coach in recent years, talking in an interview with Cathal Dennehy about why he thinks Genzebe Dibaba was in 3:47-8 shape this year. He thinks 8:06 for 3k is doable as is 1:54 for 800.

Week That Was

Dubai is in the books, the indoor track scene started to heat up, Japan's dominance over America in the marathon is complete, a sub-4 isn't always a sub-4, and Mo Farah will take on Kamworor for the world title in March.

The Internet Is Making Ity Possible For adidas To Cut Ties With Sports Bodies Like IAAF “Under former boss Horst Dassler, adidas practically invented the idea of long-term deals with sporting federations like FIFA and the Olympics to get its logo onto the field. It is now focusing more on contracts with the highest-profile players, clubs and national teams and less on federations” as their individual athletes can interact directly with fans on the Internet.